Fall

Gavin and I put up Halloween decorations last week and we furthered our fall spirit this week.  I don’t have the kids bake with me much, unlike when Gavin was younger, because between the two of them wanting to do everything it turns into more of a battle than a fun baking experience.   

Abby was so excited to help make cookies.  “Make cookies!  Make cookies!”

Gavin wanted to do everything Abby was doing.  I told him he could do some of the “harder” jobs. 

I used the hand mixer to get most of the mixing completed.  Then I had each of the kids mix with the spatula. 

Use those muscles Gavin!

While the cookies were baking the kids did some Halloween crafts. 

Abby loves to paint.

Both of them did a great job.  When the sun catchers were completely dry we added them to our Halloween décor.

The kids also colored wind chimes. 

The pumpkin is hanging on the back door.  I have no idea what Abby did with her witch.  I am guessing that she put it in one of her numerous bags that she carries around all day. 

Daddy had taken the day off and we enjoyed our cool, rainy fall day at home.  We had Pioneer Woman’s delicious spicy Dr. Pepper shredded pork for dinner.  It was a wonderful day!